The New York Mets Encyclopedia, Easton Press

The New York Mets Encyclopedia by Peter C. Bjarkman

Easton Press, 2001

Deluxe Leather Bound Edition

This is a beautifully produced deluxe leather bound edition of “The New York Mets Encyclopedia” published by the Easton Press in 2001. The book measures approximately 11” x 8.5” and features:

·      hubbed spine, bound in premium full leathers

·      distinctive cover design, beautiful photography

·      handsome, readable typefaces, permanent satin ribbon page marker

·      elegant gilded page edges, endsheets of rich silk moire fabric

From the publisher: “The New York Mets Encyclopedia provides the full and exciting story of modern-era baseball's most popular expansion-age franchise. From those lovable losers of 1962 and 1963, to the Miracle Mets of 1969 and 1973, and on to year-in and year-out contenders of the 1980s and 1990s, New York's National League Mets have written some of the most exciting and colorful pages in major league history. This is the team that captured the hearts of fans everywhere with its often-laughable antics under colorful and celebrated manager Casey Stengel. Only half a dozen years later, the Mets reached baseball's pinnacle under gifted manager Gil Hodges. This colorful volume combines detailed narrative history with archival photographs, rich statistical data, and intimate portraits of the team s most memorable personalities.”

Included in the book are chapters on the 2000 Subway Series, A Concise History of New York Mets Baseball, Profiles of 100 Unforgettable Mets Players, Unforgettable Moments, Postseason Heroics as well as Statistical Histories and a bibliography.

The book is in Near FINE+ condition with some darkening of the gilting on the front board. The book is in excellent condition and appears to have never been read. There are no bookplates, markings, or any other signs of previous ownership. This would make a wonderful gift for any Mets fan.